Job Reference: 368635446

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Do you enjoy analysing data, writing research reports and working in a team environment?
• Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work will directly impact critical government priorities?
• This is an ongoing role, grade 9/10, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
• Flexible working is part of our DNA. It is the way we work, so you’ll enjoy great flexibility in how and where you work.

About the Team 

Are you ready to be part of a vibrant and collaborative team dedicated to advancing key government initiatives?

Our Workforce Reporting team thrives on teamwork and innovation, working on public sector workforce data sets. Our team works closely with stakeholders to generate evidence and insights to ensure decision about the public sector workforce provides maximum benefit to the citizens of NSW. 

About the role.

The Senior Advisor, Workforce Reporting will lead the development of the annual State of the NSW Public Sector report. This report is an assessment of the NSW public sector’s performance, achievements, challenges, and priorities. We’re looking for a professional who can also manage other bespoke workforce data, employee experience surveys, analytics, reporting and research projects.  You will bring strong project management skills to the role with experience in developing data analysis reports, issues papers and briefs. You will be able to research and stay on top of current trends and developments, assessing their potential for application in an environment which is subject to rapid change and development. 

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

You. Our ideal candidate. 

• You have expertise in managing stakeholder relationships to ensure project success and foster collaboration across stakeholders.
• You want to impact government decision making by applying your skills in research, report writing, analysis, and effective communication (particularly in report writing and data presentation or visuals) to drive high-profile reports.
• Drives complex research and report writing projects that impact whole of government, including their implementation and evaluation
• You understand the importance of leading projects to achieve project milestones and delivering results on time to influence key decisions and achieve strategic goals.
• You are committed to using your qualifications and experience to shape workforce data, analytics and reporting services, and make a significant impact in the public sector.

About the Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.

Your career, your way.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. 

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Advisor, Workforce Reporting, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing why you are interested in the role and responses to the two targeted questions (up to 300 words each response).
  

1. Please provide details of a data analysis report you were responsible for delivering. What aspects were critical to its success, including effective stakeholder management, sound judgement and the capacity to make decisions and recommendations. If you have not written a data analysis report, provide an overview of how you would approach the NSW State of the Sector report.
2. Provide an example of how you have used human resources data to discover insights and identify trends. Provide background, reasoning and what solutions or advice you provided.

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

 

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Closing date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 (11:59 PM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Donna Fox on (02) 9272 6066, or email Donna.fox@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

 

Our commitment

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.